Tax Reform
Learn about the latest tax reform developments and their potential impact on your clients' income, portfolios and financial plans more broadly.
Americans to Trump: Your Tax Returns First, Then Reform
By Michael S. FischerAmericans in a Florida Atlantic University poll are unconvinced by the presidents tax plan.
April 28, 2017
MetLife CEO Says Industries Must Forfeit `Sacred' Tax PreferenceSteven Kandarian argues that progress requires companies to let some sacred cows expire.
April 27, 2017
Tax Cuts to Happen in ’17, but Not Reforms: Andy FriedmanAlso at the Raymond James conference, CEO Paul Reilly says cuts could benefit some advisors doing business as S Corps and LLCs.
April 26, 2017
White House Unveils Trump’s First Tax-Cut Bid, Corporate Rate of 15%Tax plan calls for shift to territorial system for companies; top individual tax rate would be cut to 35% from 39.6%.
April 26, 2017
Trump’s 15% Business Tax Seen as ‘Gambit’ as He Unveils PlanThe 15% tax would apply to corporations and pass-through entities, which could create an incentive for some to create such entities for tax purposes.
April 23, 2017
The Low-Yield Bond Market Is BackAdvisors face the same challenge today that they faced before the election and two Fed rate hikes: finding income for clients.
April 20, 2017
Mnuchin Says Tax Overhaul Plan Will Still Happen by Year's EndThe Treasury Secretary says tax reform will get done even if health care reform doesn't.
April 18, 2017
GOP Proposes to End Big Tax Break for Democratic StatesRepublicans want to end state and local income tax deduction from federal taxes. New York, California and New Jersey taxpayers would be hit hard.